Lemon Poppyseed Scones

By Nanadi-2

Ingredients

• Topping:
• 2 1/4 -2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup butter, cut up
• 2/3 cup butter milk
• 1 large egg
• 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
• 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
• 2 tablespoon lemon juice
• 4 tablespoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• Pour or brush topping over hot scones.
• Icing
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• Dab (about 1/4 teaspoon) butter
• Dash of salt
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• Enough lemon juice to make thin icing
• Drizzle icing over cooled scones.

Details

Adapted from wordsofdeliciousness.com

Preparation

Step 1

Combine dry ingredients in large mixing bowl. Cut in butter with pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Beat buttermilk, egg, and lemon juice in small bowl. Pour onto dry ingredients; add poppy seeds and lemon peel. Mix with fork or by hand until well blended.
On a lightly floured surface knead dough 5 or 6 times. Pat into into an 8 inch circle with floured hands. Cut into 8 wedges with long knife or a pizza cutter. Place on lightly greased cookie sheet. Bake at 400 degree F for 14 to 16 minutes until golden brown.